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pupnik

Does anyone know who supplies NASA currently for flown clothing? Although I suppose in this case that's probably just pants since it seems all the shirts worn seem to be personal preference.

Teacher in space

Pants look very practical and usable in my eyes too.

Robert Pearlman

I believe the cargo pants are Cabela's 7-Pocket Hiker Pants (amended with Velcro stripes). Crop from a NASA photo:

pupnik

Ah, thank you, it looks like you're right. When I looked at that link you provided I noticed those pants use button closed pockets which seemed different but looking at some other large scale ISS pictures I noticed that there are button holes in the pockets, but that the buttons have been removed and replaced with velcro.

I expected it to be something off the shelf but I was thinking it would be from a wholesale uniform supplier like most businesses use, interesting.

As for shirts, if they are embroidered, I believe they still source apparel from Lands End.

pupnik

I've seen a lot of belts in photos, with a lot of variation (nylon, leather, roller buckle, flat bucket, two prong, one prong, etc.). The most interesting though are the number of rigged-up belts using straps, duck tape and such.

masterguns81

So I just started a new job that requires wearing khaki/cargo pants. Ever the space nerd, I thought, "Hey, wouldn't be cool to wear the same style cargo pants as the ISS crew?"

I've been doing some digging and can't seem to figure out what brand/style they are. Anyone know anything about this? To be clear, I'm referring to those you see the most recent crews wearing. i.e Expedition 38.

Editor's note: Threads merged.

Robert Pearlman

As noted above, the recent space station crews' cargo pants are Cabela's brand.